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Graduate Programs

205.43 Medical Sciences

Office of Research

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

2J2.11 Walter Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R7

E-mail: janis.davis@ualberta.ca

205.43.1 General Information

    The Medical Sciences Graduate Program consists of nine member departments in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. This Program has a long history within the Faculty, and continues to provide excellence in graduate education relating to basic and clinical sciences.

Entrance Requirements

    The minimum requirements a student must have for admission into the MSc or PhD in Medical Sciences programs are as follows: 1) an undergraduate degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate or graduate study at the University of Alberta, or equivalent qualification from another institution, 2) a minimum TOEFL score of 570 (paper-based) or 95 with at least 20 per section (internet-based); MELAB minimum score of 91; CAEL minimum score of 70 with at least 70 on each subtest; or IELTS minimum score of 7.5 with at least 6 on each band, and 3) meet Departmental criteria over and above the minimal requirements of the Medical Sciences Graduate Program.

Financial Assistance

    Students accepted into the program are encouraged to apply for studentships from outside agencies such as the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research or the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Exceptionally qualified students may be nominated for University of Alberta PhD Scholarships.

205.43.2 The Degree of MSc

Program Requirements

    The Departments of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Dentistry, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Medical Genetics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, and Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging participate in an interdisciplinary MSc program in Medical Sciences.

    Admission to the MSc in Medical Sciences program is dependent on the recommendation of the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Committee. The requirements for this degree consist of coursework, completion of a research project, and preparation of a thesis. Course requirements are recommended by the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee based on the background of the student and the area of specialization to be undertaken. A minimum of *9 in graded graduate level courses listed in the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Approved Course Listing, or approved equivalent is required.

    The MSc in Medical Sciences program follows the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research residency requirements. No language other than English is required for the degree.

Length of Program

    The minimum length of the MSc program is two years, and a maximum length is four years, depending on the research undertaken.

205.43.3 The Degree of PhD

Program Requirements

    The Departments of Dentistry, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Medical Genetics, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, and Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging participate in an interdisciplinary PhD in Medical Sciences program.

    Admission to the PhD in Medical Sciences program is dependent on the recommendation of the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Committee. The requirements for this degree consist of coursework, completion of a research project, and preparation of a thesis. Course requirements are recommended by the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee based on the background of the student and the area of specialization to be undertaken. For students entering the PhD program after a BSc degree, the minimum course requirement is *12 of graded graduate level courses listed in the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Approved Course Listing, or approved equivalent is required. For students entering the PhD program after a MSc degree, the minimum course requirement is *6 of graded graduate level courses listed in the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Approved Course Listing, or approved equivalent.

    The PhD in Medical Sciences program follows the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research residency guidelines. No language other than English is required for the degree.

Length of Program

    The minimum length of the PhD program is three years, and a maximum length is six years, depending on the research undertaken.

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